Fine Lines Magazine

[Elizabeth]

I just received the latest issue of Fine Lines Magazine. Just out of
curiosity, is anyone else disappointed with this magazine?

[Bonnie]

I have always enjoyed Fine Lines magazine and have every issue since the
very first one. I think they have nice patterns and I have enjoyed many of
the articles.

I have only skimmed through the current issue. Is it just the current issue
in which you are disappointed? Or the magazine as a whole?
--
Bonnie

Books are the bees which carry the quickening pollen from one to another
mind. -James Russell Lowell, poet, essayist, and diplomat (1819-1891)

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[Allison and Chip Orange]

I also have every issue of "Fine Lines", but have been been pretty
disappointed in the last issues. I went and got the current issue to try
and figure out why.

There is really only one needlework pattern in the entire issue. It used to
be that they had several patterns, either that had the flavor of a historic
piece or was actually a duplicate of a historic piece. I'd like to see more
patterns like the Pineapple bellpull by Barbara Jackson, the thimble holder
by CA Wells or the Pea Pod sampler that Lauren Sauer from
Forget-me-not-in-Stitches did (LOVE that piece).

I will probably continue to get it since there is such a dearth of magazines
to choose from anyway. I get JCS, Piecework (for Needleworker!) and Fine
Lines. Am thinking of picking up SANQ.

I really miss Needlworker, Treasues in Needlework, BH&G CSCC, and Cross
Stitch Sampler. Are there any out there like that anymore? I would be
willing to get one from overseas if there was one that was similar to one of
those.

Allie Orange

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[Bonnie]

I wish Fine Lines would have a pattern in the magazine for a globe. There
was an article a few years ago about maps and globes done in needlework.
That would be quite an accomplishment!

I also take Piecework and dearly miss BH&G CSCC. That was my first
needlework magazine to subscribe to and I still have patterns that came from
those magazines. Had to finally clip the patterns I wanted to keep and get
rid of the rest of the magazines because I did not have the room to store it
all. I picked up the most recent issue of SANQ and I am considering
subscribing to it.

Years ago I subscribed to a magazine called Folk Arts (?). It was very
interesting and had all types of folk crafts, but the magazine was VERY
short lived.

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[Cozit/Liz]

There are a few British magazines that resemble some of those somewhat.
Problem is they cost even more. I tend to go and browse at my local
Barnes and Nobles every couple of weeks to see if they have one that I
like enough to buy. Happens a few times a year (I'm trying to keep my
stash level down so I'm pretty picky :-)

I'm thinking... Cross Stitch Gold, and ... darn, can't remember who it
is who puts them out, but the group of magazines put out by the people
who do "Cross Stitch Crazy" among others... there are a few others, but
those seem to be the ones that draw me most often.

-Liz

[Angela livesay]

Let's see, I have in my mag stash Just CrossStitch(
www.just-crossstitch.com ), Cross*Country
Stitching(www.crosscountryshopping.com) , the CrossStitcher(
www.craftideas.com) , Stitcher's World (www.stitchworld.com), Cross Stitch
Gold(www.cross-stitching.com), and Britain's No. 1 CrossStitcher ( couldn't
find an online addy). I love them all.
--
Angel
My family are the golden threads running
through the tapestry of my life.
My friends are the silver threads running
through the tapestry of my life.
The gold and silver in my tapestry show
happiness, love, sadness, togetherness.
And most important of all love.
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[Yvette]

Dear Allie,

I found the article on Linda Tomlin to be absolutely fascinating! I
was much more interested in this than many other articles that have
been in Finelines recently.

As for the Hardanger project, I designed it myself so I have no
comment...! :-)

But I can see where you are coming from. I guess in this issue the
project count is low because the end of the Hannah Pepper one is not
needlework, but how to do the frame.

Yvette
Sydney Australia

[fran]

A recent magazine (approx. 3 yrs old) that caters mostly to counted
canvas embroidery is called Needlepoint Now. I found it by accident a
while back and have drooled over at least one pattern per issue. You
can see it at www.needlepointnow.com. I think it is subscription
only, as I have never seen it at any of the bookstores.

[Linda Wright]

If you are looking for cross stitch plus other types of projects, you
might try Classic Stitches. (www.classicstitches.com)

Linda in Columbia, MO

[Ellice]

It's a really nice magazine, the publisher, Joyce Lukomski, is well known in
NP circles. I had the fun of taking a class from her a couple of years ago,
combing metallics and beading - it was awesome. The magazine usually has a
few projects, and at least one article highlighting a designer. I think they
try to introduce new designers, or innovative ones, etc.

Anyhow, my LNS stocks the magazine. I've not seen it in the regular
bookstore, but I'm sure that other LNS can get it as well. It's published in
the US - in Virginia, but I don't think that's the reason the LNSs around
here have it.

Ellice - just back from a fun paint S.E.X. Outing. Now, where to put all
those tubes ;^)

On 6/2/03 12:55 PM,"fran" <fran...@volcanomail.com> posted:

[Elizabeth]

I have become disappointed with the magazine as a whole over the past
few years. It's one of the more expensive American publications and to
only get 1 needlework project in one issue is disappointing. While the
articles on historic needlework pieces and accessories is interesting,
the continued lack of projects is a major disappointment. I'm so
disappointed, I'm debating whether or not to let the subscription
lapse.

Elizabeth

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[Yvette]

Those who are not happy with the current contents, have you thought of
writing/emailing Debbie (the editor) with your concerns?

I expect that she would welcome the feedback. Certainly, if it was me,
I would! :-)

Yvette
Sydney Australia

[Marjorie Holme]

On the whole I like Fine Lines and feel it's important to support them.
With the pile of wip and ufo projects I have, I'm not too concerned
about how many projects are in an issue. I actually prefered PieceWork
when it had fewer projects. I like the ideas that the articles spark and
the history lessons they impart. OTOH, I'm a magazine junkie. I get
SANQ, PieceWork, FineLines, but I'm not really a cross stitcher so I
also get Needlepoint Now and the ANG and EGA magazines and Somerset
Studio's Belle Armoire and Doll Arts and my new favorite Quilting Arts.
So I have plenty of project ideas coming in every quarter. Marjorie

[Bonnie]

I agree with you...I have enough projects in my stash that having lots of
projects in the magazines I subscribe to is not that important. I want more
information on history, designers, etc.
--
Bonnie

Books are the bees which carry the quickening pollen from one to another
mind. -James Russell Lowell, poet, essayist, and diplomat (1819-1891)

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